Britain's right-wing tabloids have turned to 'green nationalism' to sell climate action
An academic expert in environmental storytelling reads the Sun and the Express.
Feb. 17, 2021 • ~6 min
COVID fear opens you up to misinformation
Fear about COVID-19 can make it harder for you to judge the accuracy of information, and even make you more likely to spread misinformation.
Jan. 28, 2021 • ~5 min
‘Horse-race’ coverage may hinder Senate candidates
News coverage focused on strategy over policy can hinder the success of candidates in US Senate races, research finds.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~6 min
How the Lindbergh baby kidnapping changed media
A new book explores how the kidnapping of baby Charles Lindbergh, Jr., began a media revolution and became the "crime of the century."
Dec. 24, 2020 • ~7 min
Brains react to facts more than stuff that’s possible
"Our brains seem to be particularly sensitive to information that is presented as fact, underlining the power of factual language."
Dec. 9, 2020 • ~5 min
Don’t spread this holiday suicide myth
The holiday season has the lowest rates of suicide, despite a lot of reporting each year that perpetuates the myth that rates increase.
Dec. 8, 2020 • ~11 min
When scientific journals take sides during an election, the public's trust in science takes a hit
When the scientific establishment gets involved in partisan politics, surveys suggest, there are unintended consequences – especially for conservatives.
Nov. 12, 2020 • ~6 min
Phones actually pop skewed ‘news bubbles’
Despite concerns over partisan "news bubbles" or "echo chambers," new research shows phones help Americans get more diverse news than desktop computers.
Nov. 4, 2020 • ~6 min
Just feeling exposed to ‘fake news’ makes voters cynical
The more voters believe they are exposed to misinformation, the more cynical they feel when Election Day arrives, a new study shows.
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~9 min
What a link between chocolate and Nobel prizes reveals about our trust in scientists
Research shows how failing to engage the public can lead scientists' work to be inaccurately reported and interpreted.
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~8 min
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